Early 30's TTC #1

[readyORnot]

just popping in to send everyone lots of babydust! I'm certain this thread is due for some more BFPs soon, and glad most of you seem to be feeling quite positive at the moment!

 

[rosababy]

regal, glad you're feeling better. AF brings out the worst in us. I love this thread, too! I love how you post here before your own journal! I'm ready for Christmas! My last gifs arrived in the mail yesterday, so I just have to wrap them up. I got everything done early because I knew I wouldn't be able to shop this weekend. How about you?

MsJ, we've missed you. Sometimes we do need to take a step away from Bnb though, so we understand. I think seeing a life coach and meditating is a great idea. Have you considered acupuncture? It can help with anxiety and anger and stuff. I've felt SO much more at peace and calm since I've started it. Just a though. I also think it's smart that you've given up temping. I think it put more pressure on me than it was helping. Have you seen an RE yet? Our time is coming, hun. Have faith. We love you.

Soon to be Dr. SB, I love it! How exciting! What's your dissertation about? I had to write a massive thesis for my masters and it was SUCH a hurdle in my life. I felt so good when I finished it! How long do you think it will take you? Wouldn't that be a hoot if after all that, you got preggo this weekend?! I love it! Go And I'm also hoping that my embies are strong and implant nice and tight! That's my implantation emoticon!

Ready or not, glad to see you pop in! Hope you're doing well.

Afm, I'm feeling a little better. I haven't taken any pain meds today and I don't feel like I need them yet, so that's a good start! I'm cuddling on the couch with my christmas blanket, my heating pad, watching my dh run around me and clean for our party tonight. He's about to get me a starbucks. He's so good to me. My latest concern (because there always is at least one) is my thyroid level. My nurse called and said my blood test on Wednesday, my level was still a bit high despite being on a low dosage of meds since Saturday, so I'm doubling my dosage. Fine. It'll eventually fix it, but will it fix it in time for THIS round? That's what I'm concerned about. Will my levels be low enough for implantation in a few days?! Trying not to worry. Take deep breaths.

 

[Regalpeas]

Hey Ladies,

Soleil that's awesome! You plan to teach/professor or something else? Yay for early + opk. Hoping you get your BFP!!!

Ready you're coming along dear. Awww....I fully have to stalk your journal.

Rosa14 eggies?! Wonderful. fxfxfxfxfxfxfx. I am done shopping too. Actually, I went out for a gift card yesterday and it was a war zone at the mall. I was so glad I didn't have to stay out for too long. I usually order online but this year I went in store for everything. I suspect DH's using online for gifts because he hasn't come in with one bag yet. lol Oh boy I hope he's not going to do a last minute mad dash.


Afm, AF showed Friday. I think I'm okay with it. Well I have to be I have no other choice. lol. We still have one more opportunity to get pregnant in 2011. So we're on to the next cycle as positive as ever. I talked to dh about taking some vitamins that specifically increase sperm quality. He's finally agreed to let me pick them hahahah! He's probably like this woman is crazy let me get her a baby quick. LOL... No he really wants to be a father and he just said that it upsets him so much as it does for me each BFN/AF but he doesn't want to focus on it. So here's to our next try.


to us all.

to all the ladies of this thread trying and pregnant alike.

 

[MrsPTTC]

Regal sorry AF got you hun

Rosa that's fantastic news hun, I've got everything crossed for you .

Hope everyone else is ok. msjmouse. AFM, starting to feel emotional & even more broody the nearer to crimbo I get. I so thought I'd have a baby by now, kids make xmas. Trying to be more positive though, we will start this week! x

 

[MsJMouse]

Yay for 14 eggs!!! Awesome news Rosa. Hopefully you will have some brilliant news in a couple of weeks. I have considered Accupuncture but am not sure if there is anyone around my area. I think for the moment I will try the life coach and go from there. I am looking at going back to doing Tai Chi again next year as I used to go to a class and found that very relaxing.

Wow Soliel - A PHD!! Amazing. I remember how hard it was to do my masters while working let alone anything else. Well done.

Sorry to hear AF arrived Regal. Yay for PMA though.

AFM, Still feeling positive about being pregnant in 2012 but my PMA took a bit of a hit on Saturday as I went to my MIL's birthday breakfast not realising that a number of DH's step siblings would be there - unfortunately we are one of only two couples without a child in the family (the other couple had to work and was not there) and it was just another reminder of what might have been this year.

Have been writing myself affirmations this morning, so if I have another moment, I can pull them out of my bag and remind myself of the future possiblities.

Merry christmas everyone. Hope everyone has a great week in the lead up to christmas.

 

[rosababy]

Regal, the malls drive me absolutely crazy this time of year. You couldn't pay me to go there! I try to get everything done early and then order online. Free shipping really helps! Sorry about AF. Glad your dh agreed to take the vitamins!

MrsP, thanks! Christmas is hard isn't it? Everything is for the kids...santa, riding around looking at lights, presents, you name it. I thought I'd have a baby this Christmas too, and it's heartbreaking. We'll have our babies next year.

MsJ, I hope to have some good news in a few weeks! Trying not to get too excited though. I've never done Tai Chi. Acupuncture has relaxed me a lot. My family is the same...we're the only ones left who don't have kids. Even my little brother has a baby. It's hard to be around them.


Afm, just waiting for tomorrow morning to hear about how my embies are doing. The wait is driving me nuts. I'm just so worried that we'll have none left, or just 2 or 3, or bad quality. I had a meltdown in church today..."Nothing is impossible for God." I believe we'll have our babies, ladies. Don't lose faith.

 

[MrsPTTC]

Definitely Rosa! Christmas 2012, although seems a long time to wait, will be our time, either a or a huge bump, I'm sure of it! x

Msjmouse I am thinking about accupuncture too, though DH doesn't believe in it x

 

[mrsmax]

HI ladies. Have a couple of days off work and looking forward to baking and wrapping presents and relaxing with cheesy Christmas movies. All helping to keep mind of TTC (well...almost).

Had a few moments trhat previously would have caused excitment the last few days - massive dip below cover line at 8 DPO, puking up Saturday morning and nearly being sick on the Metro on Sunday and a second blue line on a test this morn. However, didnt get remotely excited about the line as this was a stupid blue (+) test - I didnt realise it was blue dye or I would never have bought it. The line is clear and blue but off centre and from Googling confirmed as a def Evap. Like I say, I knew that.

Am concentrating on enjoying Christmas (even though Af due Christmas Eve) and my IVF schedule appointment on tHursday. Yikes!!

Rosa - really really hope you get some great news.

Soleil - PHD!!! You are awesome. I nearly broke down when I did my masters thesis, cant imagine a PHD one!! MsJ you have a Masters too - we are one smart thread If only we could be "smart" with a BFP.

Regal - sorry AF got ya, but glad you have one more go this year. Boy, i cant wait to see the back of this year!!!

Off food shopping now - will try to avoid the pregnancy test aisle!!!!



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[MrsPTTC]

Mrsmax!! It's sounding very good for you! I think you may be preggo. A friend in another thread did a blue dye test, thought it was an evap then did a frer the next day & got a BFP! When are you next testing? x

 

[rosababy]

quick update: we only have 3 embies left. Transfer is today, and I am so upset.

 

[mrsmax]

Rosa - I am sooooo sorry. No good me saying you only need 1 us there? Are they good embies? Thinking of you sweetie.

Mrs - no was def an evap - completely off centre. Am Ok. Not sure when will test again, will try to resist.

 

[MrsPTTC]

Aw Rosa I'm so sorry. How many should there be?? How does this compare to last time? xx

 

[rosababy]

Well, out of 14 eggs, there should be more. Every woman, every cycle is different, but I was expecting 6-8. Put 2 in, have a few to freeze.

We put all 3 back in. My doc said we were not allowed to say the word triplets. I'm feeling good though. My doc was optimistic and the embryos we put in were great quality.

 

[MrsPTTC]

Ah ok, fingers crossed for when you test again though Mrsmax! x

 

[MrsPTTC]

Thats great then Rosa! Shame non to freeze but you must have a good chance out of 3! When will you test? x

 

[Soleil Breeze]

Rosa - I was so scared when I saw your crying emoticon while I was going to the earlier posts. I thought that you had bad news (e.g. no embryos to transfer), but you had THREE! You WILL get pregnant this cycle. If you want, I'll pray for two (three would be a bit much, I think).

I actually came on here to write a quick note about how frustrated I am. Went on Facebook and saw a "surprise shower" photo of one of our friends - she is 6 mos pregnant! WTF?! Really?! Really?! It's her second. GAWD.

Trying to stay positive. Positive SB; POSITIVE! I really do still feel good about this cycle. We BD four times in the fertile period. What was most bizarre (and this has never happened) is that on our last BD, DH went deeper than he's ever gone (it was such a strange sensation...not quite painful...but not pleasant either...) and I bled. I BLED. What's that about?! So needless to say, I was a bit worried. Still?

Anyway, I am finally on holiday. The airport was dreadful, but my luggage with the gifts came. So you really can't ask for more than that, right?

Thanks for the kudos on the PhD, ladies. It puts the baby-making thing in such perspective. You can work hard toward a goal (academic) and achieve it, but there's so little you can do for a BFP (naturally anyway).

MrsMax - you could have tested too early. Stay strong.

I can't see the earlier posts to respond to them; I will try to get back online again tomorrow.

Love to all! POSITIVE THOUGHTS, ladies. It's the one thing WE HAVE CONTROL over. Remember that.

 

[mrsmax]

Soleil - glad you on hols now It will be us SOOOOOONNNN!!

Rosa - Three put in. That's awesome. How many did you have last time? My hospital have a single embryo transfer policy so will only put one in I so hope this is it for you hon. When do you find out? Around New Year?

Got BFN again today, but am ridiculously relaxed about it. I just turned over and carried on reading my book. Looking ahead now to 2012.

Hope my lovely ladies are all ok. Christmas is just around the corner.

 

[MrsPTTC]

Soleil, yay for positivity!! Hope you have a great holiday, when do you test?

Mrsmax sorry about the bfn hun, but still very early! Am I right in thinking you started clomid this cycle? Or you're starting soon?

AFM, Just waiting to ovulate I have stocked up on IC's ready for Jan, will be starting opk's this evening & tomorrow though don't expect to ovulate until xmas day/boxing day but its hard to predict with the clomid. It's coming up to my TTC buddy (IRL) due date in Feb, & I'm starting to find it hard as it could've been me! x

 

[MrsPTTC]

Ps. Where is hopeful? She's not been on for ages. Hope you're ok hopeful! x

 

[mrsmax]

Hi Mrs - yep, I know it's early so not worried. I start Clomid this cycle. Af due Christmas Eve so I my first one will be Christmas Day!! Hope I remember in all the festivites. You all ready for Christmas?

Hopeful is just taking a breather I think. Maybe she#ll be back with exciting news in 2012.... Hopeful x